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Legal texts for the establishment of the AfCFTA

The Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area was signed by 44 AU member states in Kigali, Rwanda on 21 March 2018. Download the final agreed text of the Agreement, Kigali Declaration, and Protocol on Free Movement.

<p>The Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area was signed by 44 AU member states in Kigali, Rwanda on 21 March 2018. Download the final agreed text of the Agreement, Kigali Declaration, and Protocol on Free Movement.</p>

Distributed Ledger Technology – opportunities for Africa’s trade

This Trade Brief introduces the DLT concept, particularly its application in the blockchain, and provides an overview of how this technology works, prospects for future use, and relevance in the trading economy of Africa

<p>This Trade Brief introduces the DLT concept, particularly its application in the blockchain, and provides an overview of how this technology works, prospects for future use, and relevance in the trading economy of Africa</p>

What does the Adoption of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement signify?

Trudi Hartzenberg, tralac Executive Director, and Gerhard Erasmus, tralac Associate, discuss the significance of the launch of the AfCFTA on 21 March 2018 in Kigali

<p>Trudi Hartzenberg, tralac Executive Director, and Gerhard Erasmus, tralac Associate, discuss the significance of the launch of the AfCFTA on 21 March 2018 in Kigali</p>

Celebrating Africa Day, 25 May 2018

What are some of the promises and challenges of continental integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)? And what does the adoption of the AfCFTA Agreement signify? Read a Discussion by Trudi Hartzenberg and Gerhard Erasmus to find out more.

<p>What are some of the promises and challenges of continental integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)? And what does the adoption of the AfCFTA Agreement signify? Read a Discussion by Trudi Hartzenberg and Gerhard Erasmus to find out more.</p>

In the News

World Bank Group increases support for regional integration in sub-Saharan Africa

World Bank Group increases support for regional integration in sub-Saharan Africa

22 Jun 2018

African Development Bank launches first Electricity Regulatory Index for Africa

African Development Bank launches first Electricity Regulatory Index for Africa

22 Jun 2018

tralac’s Daily News Selection

tralac’s Daily News Selection

21 Jun 2018

Rwanda: Industrialization and Job creation among priorities of the 2018-19 Budget

Rwanda: Industrialization and Job creation among priorities of the 2018-19 Budget

21 Jun 2018

Publications

What will happen to the Regional Economic Communities and other African Trade Arrangements once the AfCFTA is operational?

What will happen to the Regional Economic Communities and other African Trade Arrangements once the AfCFTA is operational?

Gerhard Erasmus - 11 Jun 2018

The AfCFTA: What has been achieved and when will it become operational?

The AfCFTA: What has been achieved and when will it become operational?

Gerhard Erasmus - 11 Jun 2018

Dispute Settlement under the AfCFTA

Dispute Settlement under the AfCFTA

Gerhard Erasmus - 11 Jun 2018

Trade Facilitation in Africa: Progress, Performance and Potential

Trade Facilitation in Africa: Progress, Performance and Potential

John Stuart - 30 May 2018

MORE PUBLICATIONS

Trade Data Analysis

Uganda: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

12 Jun 2018

Egypt: Intra-African trade and tariff profile

12 Jun 2018

Algeria: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

12 Jun 2018

South Africa: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

12 Jun 2018

Resources

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TFTA

African Union resources

Africa’s external relations

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Events & Training

News

Zimbabwe AfCFTA Awareness Workshop – Harare, 16-17 April 2018

Zimbabwe AfCFTA Awareness Workshop – Harare, 16-17 April 2018

Harare, Zimbabwe

SACU Workshop – Cape Town, 26-27 April 2018

SACU Workshop – Cape Town, 26-27 April 2018

Newlands Sun Hotel, Cape Town

tralac Annual Conference 2018

tralac Annual Conference 2018

Ubumwe Grande Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda

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Capacity building at tralac – Geek Week, 18-22 June 2018

Capacity building at tralac – Geek Week, 18-22 June 2018

As part of tralac’s capacity building initiative, tralac will be running a week-long trade data analysis workshop in Stellenbosch, focusing on African agricultures production and trade performance since the 1960s

Calendar

Capacity building at tralac – Geek Week, 25-29 June 2018

Capacity building at tralac – Geek Week, 25-29 June 2018

25 Jun 2018

Stellenbosch

tralac training for Journalists – Cape Town, 9-10 May 2018

tralac training for Journalists – Cape Town, 9-10 May 2018

09 May 2018

Cape Town, South Africa

tralac Alumni Workshop – Cape Town, 3-4 May 2018

tralac Alumni Workshop – Cape Town, 3-4 May 2018

03 May 2018

Newlands Sun Hotel, Cape Town

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AGOA - African Growth and Opportunity Act

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